In March 2015, Jim asks you to prepare his Federal income tax returns for tax years 2012,

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In March 2015, Jim asks you to prepare his Federal income tax returns for tax years 2012, 2013, and 2014. In discussing this matter with him, you discover that he also has not filed for tax year 2011. When you mention this fact, Jim tells you that the statute of limitations precludes the IRS from taking any action as to this year.
a. Is Jim correct about the application of the statute of limitations? Why or why not?
b. If Jim refuses to file for 2011, should you prepare returns for 2012 through 2014? Explain.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305395114

39th Edition

Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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